Childcare fees increased 6.9% in the 6 months after the FamilyBoost policy took effect, why and what will happen next?
19 February, 2025. The OECE.
Childcare fees rose sharply by 6.9% in the first 6 months after the FamilyBoost policy took effect from 1 July 2024 (The Post). This means that many childcare providers recognised their custom
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